(DEADLINE EXTENDED) Origins of Farendia: Fantasy Audio Miniseries/ Prequel 1 (CASTING) Melodies of Willowveil

Project Overview

Origins of Farendia is a miniseries that will coincide with Spirits of Farendia, a fantasy audio series on YouTube. (Above is the link to the series thus far!)

Farendia is a fantasy world where humans and human/ animal-like beings, known as 'feralites', fight alongside one another to drive back demons and beasts from their homes. In the current timeline, Rue, a young raven/ owl feralite from Willowveil, has been given a 'blessed' mark at birth which can enhance her magical abilities. After her village is attacked one day by a massive demon, her powers finally awaken out of rage and desperation. Despite the disapproval of her parents and the high elders, she is assisted by their noble, Fulwen, to travel to the capital of Lisilhar in order to better train and heighten her powers.

Origins of Farendia:

This story takes place 38 years prior to Rue's birth and awakening. Farendia has been at war now for decades after many believed the beast hordes had ceased and vanished. "Origins" focuses on the lore and backstory of characters Alma, Jemina, and Seigmund.

Alma has had to raise her daughter Jemina while her husband, Halastair, has been away at war with the capital's militia. One night, he returns home after many grueling months. However, this peaceful and welcoming stay will not last long.

If you are interested in auditioning for the project, I would first like to lay out a few rules:

  1. Please, have a GOOD quality microphone! Little to no buzzing or static would be a plus!

  2. You will need to create a Discord account if you have not done so already.

We look forward to hearing your auditions and best of luck! Auditions will go on for a lengthy amount of time while writing continues!

Halastair
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Halastair
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Variable Zero

Halastair is one of the characters we are introduced to in Willowveil's backstory. He is Alma's husband and is 32 years of age. A skilled archer, Halastair has been away to war for months. One dark, stormy night, he comes home finally after a gruesome battle alongside his comrades with a demon horde. However, he must return to his regiment after a two-week period.


Name: Halastair

Age: 32

Characteristics: Protective, Supportive, Grounded

Voice Inspirations: Andre Sogliuzzo (Hakoda from Avatar), Damien Haas (Kiyoka from My Happy Marriage), Ray Chase (Ruslan from Left Alive), Nolan North (Jason Fleming from Shadow Complex)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • warm
  • Worn
  • male adult
  • Husky
  • english (american)
  • (Hushed/ Desolate/ Weary) “I thought I would lose sight of who I was; that my identity would become unknown to me. Yet… that was hardly the biggest concern I had. I was… worried… scared even… that I would forget everything about the woman I love… and every detail about her… my mate’s scent… her voice… her face.”

  • (Warm/ Loving/ Intimate) "Alma, if I may ask it of you. Will you please... be my songbird this night? I... wish to hear beautiful melodies come from your lips once again. I... also wish to bring you comfort as well. So, please... be my songbird... once more?"

  • (Considerate/ Fatherly/ Assured) "Jemina, my little featherling. I want you to look after your mother while I'm away. I understand how difficult this must be, but I must return to the men and do my very best to protect you both. I promise I will come home soon. Please... be a big girl and put on a brave face... for me?"

Noble Hrafwen
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Noble Hrafwen
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Clay

Hrafwen is a man of the noble bloodline of Ravens as well as Fulwen's grandfather. He grew up in the Northern bird clans of the Talonwych Fjords and was an esteemed member of the council under its chief. Years later, Hrafwen would have his grandson leave for Willowveil to train as a future noble by its elders in the current timeline.


Name: Hrafwen

Age: 48

Characteristics: Wise, Ethical, Diplomatic

Voice Inspirations: Hugh Laurie, Willem Dafoe, Jon Voight

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • Gravelly
  • Earthy
  • male adult
  • english (british)
  • english
  • english (american)
  • Aristocratic
  • (Aristocratic/ Humble) "I thank you, High Elders, for granting me permission to set foot on this sacred land. From I, a humble noble, to you: Wynhara bless this day."

  • (Melancholic/ Austere) "As much as I would have liked to have been here under more lighthearted circumstances, alas, these months your people have faced... have been times of hardship."

  • (Proposing/ Hopeful) "I have spoken with the High Elders of the North. They, along with our chief, have come up with a proposal for you and your people. Those who wish to stay here in Willowveil, may. We have more than enough grounds to accompany more people up North. 'Tis a tough choice indeed."

Rosie
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Rosie
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: risiblezombie

Rosie is a good friend of Alma's from her youth. After Alma finds out she is pregnant with a second child, Rosie does everything she can to help Jemina take care of her mother. Rosie has two children, one of which attends the same lessons as Jemina.


Name: Rosie

Age: 32

Characteristics: Kindhearted, Giddy, Giving

Voice Inspirations: Colleen Clinkenbeard (Hana from Wolf Children), Carolyn Lawrence (Mrs. Sunshine from Fairly Oddparents), Emily Barlow (Sailor Venus from Sailor Moon)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • Bubbly
  • english (american)
  • inviting
  • female adult
  • english (british)
  • Cozy
  • (Convincing/ Forward/ Giddy) “You have always been obsessed with medicinal properties! It is a shock to this day that you do not seek employment with the local apothecaries! They would pay you handsomely for your recipes, you know?”

  • (Advantageous/ Joyous) “Lucky you. If my husband and I decide to try for a third, I wish to consult you!”

  • (Calming/ Proactive/ Supportive) "Come, featherling. Let us make your mother something to help with her 'morn illness."

High Patriarch Bastion
Voice Actor Voice Actor
High Patriarch Bastion
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Hunter

Bastion was one of the high patriarchs that overlooked Willowveil when Alma was a young adult. He is known to be a bit boorish and has a goofy side. All of that aside, he is quite capable and skilled mentally and physically.


Name: Bastion

Age: 53

Characteristics: Boorish, Goofy, Lionhearted

Voice Inspirations: Patrick Seitz (MHA), Christopher Sabat (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood), Richard Newman (Inuyasha)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male senior
  • gruff
  • boisterous
  • english (british)
  • english (american)
  • Boorish
  • (Uneasy/ Contemplative/) “What a night this is. It brings me unease. You would think the spirits are angry with us.”

  • (Wisecracking/ Comical) “Oh, here we go. I fear it is time for one of Hilde’s philosophical lessons again.”

  • (Boorish/ Guffawed) “Enlightened indeed… in the fact that you will always entertain us with your silly allegories!”

High Matriarch Hilde
Voice Actor Voice Actor
High Matriarch Hilde
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Tristan Fane

Hilde resides in Willowveil where she was born. Although quite young to be in the position, she was able to become a Matriarch due to her strong, philosophical connections and teachings. She even teaches the children at the grand hall. She would retire at a much younger age than most elders and is known to reside in the current timeline somewhere out west.


Name: Hilde

Age: 34

Characteristics: Philosophical, Softspoken, Benevolent

Voice Inspirations: Gaia Wise (War of the Rohirrim), Hedy Burress (Final Fantasy X), Erica Harlacher (Violet Evergarden) 


Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • english (american)
  • Considerate
  • Soft
  • female adult
  • english (british)
  • english
  • Sensitive
  • (Gentle/ Forthcoming) “All the same to you. I pray we have not disturbed your solitude?”

  • (Commentative/ Sensitive) “If you look closely at it in the way I do… this storm has many other meanings. The mighty rumble of thunder is our perception of fear itself. It awakens us with its alarming presence; a warning, if you will. The lightning, meanwhile, is a beacon. Although inconsistent and sporadic, if we follow, it will guide us through the darkness.”

  • (Annoyed/ Sentimental) “Brutes. I thought it was a well-spoken thought!"

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